Dodgin's Yard in North Tyneside

Went for the first time last night with my family as a party of 7. The food was seriously good and the restaurant had a really nice atmosphere. I got the hog fries which was chips with BBQ pulled pork and it was honestly amazing, I left a some chips since the portion size was big but it was so tasty. I also got the loaded waffles for desert and shared with my sister which were also very good. Would definitely go again.

First time visiting. Service was fantastic, staff very friendly and welcoming and one of the best sunday dinners in Newcastle! Will be back again!

Lovely food had a great afternoon

The best Sunday dinner I have ever had.

Staff here are disrespectful to delivery drivers. Took a few mins to even acknowledge I was there and then said ‘yeah it’s coming now’. 15 mins later no sign of order, no apology, no update on how long it’ll be. This is akin to ordering a taxi and when the taxi turns up saying ‘yeah we’ll be right there’ and then just letting him wait for 15 mins without giving any update at all or apologising. Most restaurants are decent to drivers but a few are just stinkers and this is one of them.

My first time here. A small restaurant but with a good vibe. The food was excellent. It was a quiet period, but fantastic.

Great food and staff were very helpful and friendly 👍

Would like to say a big thank you to Shani and chef Kenny for there hospitality and amazing food, party of 14 celebrating a family birthday.thank you so much great little restaurant.

Absolutely lush, atmosphere food and service. All great. Will definitely be back.

Was really looking forward to a visit to dodgins yard ended up being massively disappointed. Asked to order drinks had no draught lager limited wine and very limited bottled cider. Then time to order food to be told no beef brisket or pulled pork due to being slow cooked (don't have it on the menu if its not available at lunch times). Ordered salt and chilli chicken with salt and chilli fries and my wife ordered cod and chips. Four pieces of chicken turned up that wouldn't fill a kid and the salt and chilli fries were almost uneatable so much sea salt I could taste nothing else and spent most of my time crunching sea salt. The cod and chips were a good potion and the cod tasted nice but a little greasy Unfortunately I won't be making a return visit there are much better restaurants on the fish Quay

food and staff were great ... will be back for sure :)

The chef really puts his heart into the dishes I have found the baked sea bass consistently good it's worth the trip up from Sheffield Mark Sheffield

Food served cold. They changed my food 3 times & still couldn't serve it hot (ridiculous really) . Service not the best. Will definitely not be returning

Great food, helpful staff! I'll be back

Food would have been delicious if served hot. All meals were cold served on very cold plates. Server had shocking attitude. Would have walked out but was there with 16 family members and deposit had been paid. Would not return or recommend

Went with girlfriends for Gal...entines Sunday lunch. Food is rushed not hot. Lamb shanks dry and like it had been standing for a long time. Gloopy gravy, belly pork not crisp, ran out of beef brisket so offered a rump steak slice as replacement. No time for an aperitif before food arrived and in an hour and a half booking which isn't long enough to serve you a dessert. Told we couldn't have one as run out if time with 15 minutes remaining on the clock then told we could have one if eaten within 15 minutes as people were waiting on the table. We witnessed the fish course being delivered from outside to a customer whose table who had been eating their mains for 15 minutes and a table who had nearly finished their mains before their drinks were served. IF YOU WANT CONVEYOR BELT FOOD WITH A CONVEYOR BELT SERVICE DODGINS IS A GO TO. DODGINS IS DOGGY AT BEST.

good was amazing would highly recommend for a couples date night

very nice food for the price and the staff and owner are very canny and up for a chat about anything you can thing of .......

This place is unreal. Been loads of times now. Fish and chips were so fresh and tasty. My son loves the loaded fries and always clears his plate which he does not do often. We have also been for breakfast and Sunday lunch both of which are lush. Location is good but even better on a summer morning.

Visited on a Thursday evening and was shocked!! I heard it was good but did not anticipate how good it really is!! Food was amazing, having spent 14 years as a chef I can say that I'm very hard to please but these guys surpassed my expectations and standards!!!!! Steak perfect! Chips amazing! Peppercorn sauce divine!! Service was unbeatable! very attentive but not over bearing, waitress was engaging and knowledge of the dishes being ordered was second to none!! Keep it up guys, will defo become a regular here no doubt!

Great little resteraunt. Fish and chips twice and a couple of drinks at lunch time. Staff were really nice

Visited for brunch,5 diners, l had the breakfast brisket hash,it arrived cold which l did not expect,potato element was over salted,and ketchup already on plate ( l am an HP girl ) l was advised this dish was popular,can only surmise it was the B team on Sunday.

A small restaurant bar on the quayside selling a great range of foods to suit all tastes open for breakfast helpful friendly staff well worth a visit

Wow, our first Sunday dinner of 2025 and we had to visit Dodgin’s. We started with a coconut margarita and a neck oil. With the cosy atmosphere they paired great with the environment. We went for a lamb shank and trio of meats Sunday roast. The Yorkshires are crispy and firm. Giant roast potato fluffy but juicy. Succulent vegetables and very tasty gravy. The lamb shank was cooked to perfection. Slightly red and juicy. The chicken was juicy and full of flavour. The pork had a good portion of fat and crackling. The beef brisket was extremely tender. Then for dessert sticky toffee pudding. Fresh and tasty homemade pudding was top class. 10/10

First visit here, lovely little place, friendly staff and food was yummy. My first time trying monkfish, and I wasn't disappointed. MASSIVE fat chips, and sadly we couldn't finish our plates. Highly recommended 👌

Lovely little place with lots of character about it in a great location. Food was amazing... excellent quality and perfectly cooked, especially the poached eggs! Staff were very friendly and attentive. We visited when it had just opened for the day, music was quite loud and made it difficult to talk, staff were more than happy to turn this down on request. Prices were fair given the quality of the food and service provided. A lovely start to the day before a walk along the seafront.

Amazing food and service from the team!

Food was delicious, staff were great and made us feel very welcome, will definitely be coming back.

The absolute best lobster I've had! Would definitely go back and the steak was beautiful as always top chef and staff thank you

Not the best for fish and chips Rotten really fish was definitely birdseye and chips are far too chunky to eat and what was supposed to be grease proof paper had disintegrated so every mouthful had brown paper amongst it for £13-14 Waterfront a few doors down is a lot better

Beautiful! Fab food and friendly staff. Dog friendly. Highly recommend 👍

Popped in on off chance , food amazing , great service and dog friendly

An exceptional find, the owner has a fishing trawler so very fresh fish, really well cooked. Very friendly service, well worth a visit.

Great food and service totally worth the money, served by Heather who was really friendly and had a nice chat with us. Kyle cooked the lobster perfectly. And also a big thanks to Lee behind the bar. Would definitely come back.

Such a waste of time. Should have seen the red flags. Tried to call them all day and no one picked up so thought it might be busy. Took a chance and ended up being the first in. The staff were shocked to see us. Service was bare minimal. Really poor front of house to match the really poor seafood cooking. Ordered languistines sharer platter for the table and they were the worst I've ever tasted. They were so over cooked that they were flowery and just became mash. I had the burger lobster and it was a total rip off. You got a tiny bit of lobster tail bit of meat on two dry patties. £26 for a tiny bit of lobster and not half a lobster as advertised. Where is the claws etc. Chips were also under cooked and had to be sent back. Waiter was also confused on how to split the bill but we wanted to just get out of there so 1 of us paid the bill and the rest settled between us. From someone Tynemouth born and bread, this place does not know what they're doing and not worth it at all

Fabulous change from the normal 👍

Had a group meal there last night and the food was outstanding and the staff were superb. Nothing was a bother to them and we all had a great night out . Would highly recommend booking it in advance as it gets very busy . 5 star all the way 👍

Very small place but dont let that put you off. The plates of food were generous and tasty. Some nice reductions and puree here without being silly or poncy so good stuff. The tables are very close together so if you have anything secret to talk about use pen and paper but a nice small friendly place with parking out side.

Don’t bother! I was disappointed with my experience at Dodgin’s Yard. I attempted to email in advance to reserve a table for a birthday celebration but received no response, which should have been a warning sign. When we arrived at 7:30 PM, there were several empty tables, yet the two male staff members at the bar ignored us for several minutes and then responded with rudeness. Despite the restaurant still serving food, we were told the kitchen was closed, without any apology. This was frustrating, especially since the website states the restaurant is open until 11:30 PM, with no mention of kitchen closing times. Considering it was the opening night of North Tyneside’s restaurant week and the limited menu, it seems unreasonable that the kitchen could not handle a partially full restaurant. Save yourselves the disappointment and poor standard of service and go elsewhere! The company has now blocked me on Facebook as I sent them a message asking why I was turned away - totally unprofessional and disgusting attitude.

Came here for our work Christmas night out , the food was spot on we never had the chance to take photos before as we all just dived right into it but it was fantastic, staff were very friendly and keeping up with the drink orders! Will be definitely be back again!

Went for our christmas night out food was amazing service was good when we looked on line it said the place closed after 11 we asked for sweets but told the kitchen was closed this was at 8.55 pm they were clearing the table around us some of us left our drinks because this made us uncomfortable we felt we were getting pushed out as we were the last table in

Haven't been to Dodgins yard for a couple of years now but went Sunday with members of the family. Gotta say the food wasn't bad but the Sunday roasts were served luke warm. The fish and chips my mother in law got however we're very good. The general atmosphere of the place seems to have dipped a bit as well. Friendly staff as was then but won't be rushing back.

Been here a fair few times. Staff always friendly. Really enjoy the food, although can be hit and miss with service. Sometimes food takes a while or is not piping hot when it does come. Breakfasts are good and generous portion.

First visit had fish and chips,nice place good service food ok

Not impressed, over priced! Can't just get a tea or coffee and a piece of cake or something light for lunch. It's ideal for a full size meal which you'd expect at night for dinner, but again it's very pricey.

Excellent service. Excellent food top restaurant.

Cozy harbor bistro. Tasty fresh fish.

Nice place, bit cramped with tables packed together but enjoyed lunch and espresso martinis are decent 👌🏻

Been to Dodgins many times and the food is always excellent. Went tonight with my folks (plus dog) and despite them experiencing very difficult times (electrical issues, meaning kitchen problems obviously) they were as professional and courteous as ever. The young lady serving was fantastic and when the food arrived, it was as delicious as ever. Thankyou Dodgins Yard, you deserve to be packed out every day of the week. Keep doing what you do!

AMAZING BRUNCH!!❤️❤️ Just wanted to pop on a review about our delicious brunch on Sunday as it was that good it should be raved about! I saw on their instagram they had a platter(the Anglers board) with lots of seafood and fish and thought wow that’s right up our street..BUT it had fish cakes and goujons so wonder if they would do gf? They replied straight away on instagram and said it was no problem at all! They could swap for other products or bring out on a separate plate. My partner chose for them to be on a separate plate as he was desperate to eat them…but I would say you really don’t need them the portions were so huge and they weren’t missed! When we arrived they asked if we would like any sides. The chunky and I mean CHUNKY chips were gf so we went for them. I have to say they were soooo good! As a massive seafood lover I enjoyed it so much! The portions were huge and the lobster and prawns so fresh you could taste the sea! 🤤🤤🤤🤤 I can not recommend them enough, the staff before and during our meal was so lovely and accommodating. I didn’t feel an inconvenience at all and of course it was nice to wash it down with some delicious fizz! They don’t normally do it on a Sunday but if you preorder they are happy to which I thought was very kind of them. Such amazing value for money, delicious and great with allergies!

Called in here before a funeral of someone who had promised to bring me here for lunch but we never got the opportunity before he passed unexpectedly I’m glad I made the effort because the food was fantastic for a noon time on a beautiful October day next to the Tyne in fact it would have been amazing any time Relaxed chilled with great service give it a go The seafood comes direct from their own trawler.

Recommended by Tyneside life on YouTube. Went on a Sunday and had fish n chips. Lovely chunky chips and large fish. Wife said her Sunday roast was the best she's ever had, and we've had a few. Definitely going back

First class. Food excellent; service spot on. Great selection of options and the specials were interestingly different, but hit the spot.

Went for breakfast , nice place , paid parking is across the road on the quayside , breakfast is very nice , very good quality , reasonable price , very happy , apparently a long established trawler owning company so seafood orientated ,

Wonderful food really good value for money

Great food but I do not expect yapping dogs when I'm paying £100 for an evening meal and drinks. I'm a dog owner but would not dream of taking my dogs to a restaurant for an evening meal.

I really don't want to criticise because the food was excellent and the service was great. But the place feels a little tired - the menus are dog eared and sticky and really need to be replaced. It's the little things that make the experience...

3.5 stars . Ordered the £55 hot seafood board for 2 , with 1 side of chips . While the food was super tasty some of the platter was tepid at best . The goujons and chips ( they say chips but in reality potatoes wedges like cut length ways quaters, fries they are not .) Were piping hot the mussels too . But the langoustine was just warm as was the salmon and fish cakes . The girl ate the small half portion of lobster she said it was delicious. For the price I feel something was lacking they miss the mark and this really could be 5* . Simple things like finger bowls and a side of bread to mop up the lovely mussel sauce put tarter and sweet chilli sauce down with the food . Shouldn't have to ask for accompaniments . The tables are that horrible sticky feeling on the wood and parts of the banister felt like it hadn't been cleaned in a while crusty bits on the underside yuck. On the subject of banisters the toilets are up stairs no accessible loos to be seen . So would I go again , probably not. I did hear others complimenting the staff on the food though.

Lovely food, reasonably priced.

I booked this for food the other night with my other half. It’s a small restaurant yet the service was terrible! They had 3 staff members waiting on and it took ages for our order/drinks to be taken, ages for the side plates to come after we were given our food (it was going cold), they never took our plates away, we had to ask for the bill and we were misinformed about whether a dish was hot or cold. I’m pregnant so had to have the fish hot, which I told them. The giant prawns came which were cold. The food was lovely though, delicious in fact. Just the service let this restaurant down. I wouldn’t come back sadly.

Been meaning to sample the menu here for a while. Disappointed to say the least. Waitress didn't want to be there for a start. Diet coke was flat and tasted watered down. Fish and chips, more batter than fish. To be fair other dishes being served to other tables looked good. So many exceptional eating places on the quay, won't be going back in a hurry.

Great little find, food excellent & staff so helpful k

Lovely little place, brilliant staff, food was delicious. Would definitely recommend and will definitely go again x

Took the family here for Sunday dinner absolutely spot on definitely recommend.

Fantastic place to dine, fish & chips out of this world..staff very polite & friendly & nothing to much trouble for them....certainly recommend...

Called in yesterday and had an amazing breakfast. Large portions well presented. Great friendly staff and lovely atmosphere.

Lovely visit with great food, great value and perfect service from Kieron and Niamh :)

Food and staff were very good, never felt rushed, very relaxed atmosphere and can't wait to go back

Food was great but service was really bad. The two young lads that were on tried their best but the place was badly understaffed. There was no manager there to help out. We were a party of 8. Our table was still not cleared even though we had complained 3 times. We left after waiting 30 mins for ice cream for the kids. They still didnt get any! Well understaffed.

Rude staff, average food and cold atmosphere. We’ve been 3 times over the last year, sadly every time we’ve been met with rude staff who stood around chatting and greet you as if you’re not welcome, even if you’ve booked. The music was way too loud so it was hard to talk. We had a Sunday dinner and the chicken was tough, potatoes not great and we were charged £1.50 extra for gravy, on top of the £16.50 for the dinner it was for. Bit of a shame, they also locked up with us inside, 3.5 hours before the advertised closing time. We’ve tried it enough times to now know it’s not worth trying again.

Very nice place! Belgian waffle was divine.

Great service, we went at a lunch time my cod and chips was divine and my cousin had the monkfish she cleared her plate too 10/10

Very good breakfast, kippers were amazing. Great portion size and lovely ingredients. Thank you

Fantastic venue, great food and staff friendly.

splendid food, fantastic service😋

Disappointing Sunday meal. We both had the roast chicken buns with roast potatoes and stuffing. It was actually one roast potato and sadly it tasted funny (my wife agreed, we thought a bit chemically). The roast chicken was ok but had the skin on the roast so was a bit stringy. The platter it was served on looked nice but was impractical. Couldn't pour the gravy as it would just drain off the side. It's a nice place, the staff are canny. Maybe we just hit a bad day but room for improvement. Put the meal on a proper plate, serve with roast potatoes (several of them, not one) and maybe give a bit bigger portion

This was recommended by a friend. I have been twice. Won't be back on a hurry. Food was burnt and old.the first time, cold the second. No thirds for me thank you

Had an absolutely delicious meal here. I had the monkfish with crushed potatoes and asparagus, my husband had the steak, and my son, the lobster. The food was top notch, and as it was steak night, it should've been busy, so we were surprised to find it not even quarter full. The England game had been played earlier, and maybe that had something to do with it. Sadly, there was no vibe or atmosphere. We will visit again, the food was so good.

Popped in on Saturday morning, ordered the breakfast, didn't realise the size of it,much too much for me( 73yrs ) tasted and presented very well. Only criticism is the server was pushing food,I ordered tea but felt pressured to order food

Went here for food was delicious and lovely lady serving definitely worth a visit

Please don't order lobster overcooked and overpriced

Well presented delicious food, great atmosphere too

Popped in for a light lunch so opted for a sandwich. My partner had the slow cooked brisket, I had the chicken. Lovely brioche buns with an extremely generous serving of meat. Roast potatoes and sage and onion on the side. With coffee just a few pence over £20 for us both. Service was friendly and prompt. We are looking forward to a return visit. We ate inside but there is outdoor seating as well.

Outstanding! The most amazing burger Iv ever had. And the chips were to die for also

Went here for lunch on Bank Holiday and it was really busy. We were sat right next to the door and I felt a little squashed in. It took a little while to get menus and we were asked what we wanted to drink without a drinks menu. Food came out relatively quick and was fresh. I had cod and chips and their was little taste to either unfortunately but they were cooked well. My friend had half a lobster but was short changed with what she actually received. She did mention this to the staff and got more lobster which was really good of them! Prices were reasonable and the aesthetic is nice. Not a place I'm in a rush to get back to personally but certainly a nice restaurant.

Booked for 6pm on Bank Holiday Monday, they were closing doors. They had made an error and apologising they invited us in. Food was good, as norm, and other diners arrived. It's when things go wrong and a business steps up to the line that defines a good establishment. Well done I say. No hesitation in going again.

Excellent Tapas, served by very friendly and professional staff and a great lunchtime offer, we'll be back

Another superb eating and drinking place in North Shields. Great food and if you love meat and seafood your in for a treat. Update just had breakfast see new photo Great service Dog friendly We will return

I had a tug boat inspection just cross the road and following the finish i was quite hungry and seen the Dodgins yard is open . Just walked in to have something, 10 min later i sat down , place was fully booked and people was turning back from the door because no space left. And you can't blame any of the people coming to eat this place. Food was absolutely lovely , i love my fish and i can tell you that this place know how to cook fish . My seabass was delicious with nice vegetables and puree. If I end up in the region again , will definitely call again ..

Food was bland, loaded fries had 4 prawns on and no other seafood so basically plate of chips for £14.99.Fish tacos in bought tacos and tasteless. Its a pity as the staff and venue are nice. Wont be going again.

Had to send three coffees back as freezing. Food was warm and the service was abismal. Our suger thrown across the table,as none of our hot drinks came with any,much have been too much of an effort for the server.

Here quite often, always a pleasant outlook

Had a wonderful Dodgins Breakfast... Lovely staff, lovely place. Prices very reasonable. Home made baked beans..spot on. Recommended. Update. Went Wed 2pm ish. 1 x loaded fries. I x pan-fried monkfish. 1 x tea 1 x latte. Very nice. £35. Lovely service. Had no change for tip. Soz will pay double next time. :-) ( Apr 2024 )

Went for breakfast and my what a breakfast it was food was delicious and great value great service did not wait long highly recommend a visit

Food was amazing. Had a Sunday lunch. Was fabulous

Went here for breakfast on Saturday morning and it was fabulous. The pictures of food on the website are really good but the plat of food that lands in front of you is so much better. I had the full English and it was amazing. Really tasty and well cooked. It arrived hot and I really enjoyed it. I took my youngest with me and orders a few bits off menu which was no trouble at all. We really enjoyed the chilled atmosphere and had a lovely leisurely breakfast together. I felt it was reasonably priced especially considering the quality of the food and cooking. Can't wait to go back for dinner and have one of the tasty looking lobsters. Ps the sausage were some of the best I've tasted on a cooked breakfast.

Went here for a Sunday lunch, I don't ever enjoy a Sunday lunch out. I prefer my own. I ordered the Lamb Shank, and my partner ordered the Trio of Meats.. nice veg perfectly cooked.. Really good food, first time I've enjoyed a Sunday lunch out in a very long time. The Lamb was lovely and just fell off the Bone, the Beef nice good bit of slow cooked beef and just broke away with the fork 😋 the belly Pork with Crackling so yummy and then the Chicken which was also lush. The only issue was the veg, potatoes and Yorkshire were Luke Warm but the Meat was Nice and Hot just a shame the rest wasnt the same, also unfortunately the Yorkshire puddings were over cooked but nice big Yorkshire puds if you like them well done.. The place itself is a cute little bistro type restaurant, nice and clean... The staff are friendly but not very interactive with customers, which lets any business down... I'm not sure what's up with people who work in customer services these days, but what happened to Service with a Smile 😃 ... We will still give it another go, but next time for the seafood, they had some lovely Live Fresh Lobsters 🦞 in a tank waiting to be picked to be cooked 😋

Nice coffee and a competitive price.

A fantastic breakfast, speedy service and friendly staff. A beautiful setting too. Highly recommended 👍🏼

Came here for lunch and had the tapas. Went for three items and they had a deal with a bottle of wine included. I left absolutely stuffed and the quality of food was amazing. Lovely place with great service. Can’t wait to go back.